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Ilhan Omar, Nancy Mace fight over Mace's false claim that Omar celebrated Charlie Kirk's death

Mace says Omar should go back to Somalia, while Omar says Mace belongs in rehab.

There's One Group Loving the Ilhan Omar Controversy

As Democrats and those on the left argue over the congresswoman's comments, the only winner is the political party that manufactures hate for votes. 

Ilhan Omar Defends LGBTQ Palestinians' Protests in West Bank

The congresswoman also slammed Israel in the process.

LGBTQ Officials Condemn Israel, Trump on Censoring Tlaib and Omar

U.S. Reps. Angie Craig, Sharice Davids, and Mark Pocan say the nation is wrong to keep colleagues Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar out.

Lindsey Graham Supports Trump's Racist Tweets, Meghan McCain Responds

After Donald Trump said several congresswomen of color should go back where they came from, Graham said they're communists.

History's Most Diverse Congress Lauded as 'Trump's Worst Nightmare'

Social media celebrated the 116th Congress, which includes a historic number of women, people of color, and LGBTQ people.

Megan Rapinoe Says Trump's Racist Tweets Are 'Disgusting'

Trump publicly called Rapinoe "unpatriotic" last month for refusing to bend to him. This weekend she was asked to comment on his ugly rhetoric. 

Harris Calls Buttigieg Campaign's Stock Photo of Black Woman a Mistake

The Buttigieg campaign's use of a random stock photo of a Kenyan woman for a plan to address racial inequality is the latest in a line of gaffes around the black community. 

SNL Spoofs Sen. Kyrsten Sinema: 'I'm Bi. Deal With It'

The comedy sketch series included the bisexual senator in its "Women of Congress" skit.

Meghan McCain's Husband: Seth Meyers 'Gargled Lorne Michaels' Balls'

McCain's husband, Ben Domenech, fired a conservative writer earlier this year for homophobic tweets, then threw antigay slurs at Meyers. 

Gay Trumper: Dems Support Socialism, Sharia Law, Execution of Gays

A local Log Cabin Republicans official made outlandish claims at a pro-Trump rally in heavily LGBTQ Wilton Manors, Fla.

Lauren Boebert's 'Rude, Disruptive' Behavior Isn't Surprising, Says Local News Anchor

That behavior was totally in character for the right-wing congresswoman, Denver news anchor Kyle Clark noted.

Lesbian Feminist Who Helped Coin 'Identity Politics' Backs Sanders

Barbara Smith has been a pioneering Black activist for decades.

Texas Assistant AG Fired for Anti-LGBTQ+ and Other Outrageous Tweets

Nick Moutos had called trans people an "abomination" and women politicians "the Whore of Babylon."

What's Changed and What Hasn't Since Matthew Shepard's Murder

It's easy to think the world has completely evolved since 1998; the truth is more nuanced.

Rep. Lauren Boebert — Transphobe, Homophobe, Islamophobe — Reelected

The Colorado congresswoman represents the most extreme faction of the Republican caucus.

HRC's Chad Griffin: On Tuesday, LGBTQ People Crushed It

LGBTQ voters and winners, like out Congresswoman-elect Angie Craig, made all the difference. 

The Unclean Hands of Donald J. Trump

Trump's hands are too filthy to hold the fate of the nation, writes Susan SurfTone.

Rep Admonishes White Male Colleagues — Who Now Want Apology

A Minnesota lawmaker calls out white male reps for playing cards while women of color gave impassioned speeches to block a bill that would penalize protesters for exercising their First Amendment right. 

Anti-LGBTQ+ QAnon Follower Wins Georgia Congressional Runoff

Marjorie Taylor Greene has protested drag queen story hours and pushes conspiracy theories about government officials being Satanist child molesters.

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GOPer Who Likened Marriage Equality to Rape Seeks Senate Seat

Jason Lewis, who also complained about not being able to call women sluts, wants to be U.S. senator from Minnesota.